Author Archives: Tom Shannon

The Bears Deserve to Be Long Shots to Win the Division

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on how the Bears are percieved outside of Chicago: “It remains to be seen how deep the belief is outside of the region in the Bears’ ability to repeat. Remember, Poles’ goal was to “take … Continue reading →

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Will Micah Parsons Be a Difference Maker for the Packers Once He Comes Back?

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Green Bay defensive end Micah Parsons has opened camp on the PUP list. Via Josh Alper at profootballtalk.com. Parsons is not expected to be ready to return from his torn ACL until October at the earliest. He can move to … Continue reading →

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Bears May See Zavion Thomas as a DJ Moore Replacement… Sort of.

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Sean Hammond at the Chicago Tribune addresses Bears third round pick Zavion Thomas’s place on the team. ‘With Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond and Jahdae Walker looking like the top options at receiver, it might be an uphill … Continue reading →

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Kayshon Boutte Situation Is Not a Precedent for Letting Brendan Sorsby Enter the NFL Without Suspension

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio usually has logical takes on various NFL storylines (even though they tend to be slanted in favor of the players and their agents). But I think he’s way off on this one. When discussing Brendan Sorsby’s ability to … Continue reading →

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These Are Your Defensive Ends. Get Over It.

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Do you think the Bears are waiting till camp to sign a defensive end? We don’t know when Dayo Odeyingbo or Shemar Turner are coming back. Only have three healthy defensive … Continue reading →

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Are the Bears Improved Enough at Safety?

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs, Sean Hammond, and Phil Thompson answer 5 big questions about the current state of they Chicago Bears for the Chicago Tribune: 4.True or false: The pairing of Dillon Thieneman and Coby Bryant at safety is an upgrade over … Continue reading →

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Bears Moved to Fill Defensive Line Needs Last Year

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. How do you explain the Bears going through free agency and the draft without adding an edge rusher to the mix? — Eric B., Lisle I wish I had a really … Continue reading →

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Bears Approach to the NFL Draft Is the Right One

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune thought the Bears did the right things in the 2026 NFL Draft: There’s no telling how members of this year’s draft class, which was completed Saturday with three selections — Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad, … Continue reading →

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The Bears Might Think That They Are Drafting the Best Available Players. But They Aren’t.

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune addresses the Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft picks in the first three rounds. After saying some nice things about the picks, he ends his article by writing this: Other than [Dillon] Thieneman, defensive coordinator Dennis … Continue reading →

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What about The Insiders?

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com on ESPN’s acquisition of the NFL Network. “It remains to be seen. NFL Network will have, at least for 2026, its own draft coverage. And all NFLN employees with remaining time on their contracts have become … Continue reading →

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